[Gristmillers] Integrity

[Faber McMullen]

John B:

Perhaps before everyone is greatly inconvenienced for my benefit,  
would you entertain
letting me come to Lake Charles with the mill just so you could look  
over the pieces for an idea of completion
and giving me general direction?  I do better seeing something with my  
eyes.  If we could sort of piece
the mill back together I believe with your advice I can get back to  
Texas and do the redo.  I don't want
to impose, but I would be willing to drive to Lake Charles if I could  
have a couple of hours with you.  I can
get there in about 4.5 hours.  Hence, I could leave early, get there  
late morning, and then be back on my way.
Then if I still felt the need to take the fellows up on the NE  
Louisiana option I could do so.  This would be an
extremely helpful start for me.

Let me know,
Faber


On Mar 10, 2009, at 3:08 PM, John Bailey wrote:

> Faber:
>
> I wish I could offer more to help you, but traveling to Northeast  
> Louisiana is out of the question for me.  I will be glad to offer  
> any technical advice that I can. I have rebuilt three of these old  
> mills. Believe me, if I can do it anybody can. There are only a few  
> things that are critical, setting the bedstone, tramming, and facing  
> the stones. If you are dealing with the mill that I think you are,  
> the stones shouldn't need dressing. Measurements aren't super  
> critical. Just get it close.
>
> My website, www.foroldtimesake.org has a lot about restoring these  
> old mills. If you haven't done so, check it out. You can also feel  
> free to call me any time
> at 337-855-6072.  Let me know what I can do to help from Lake  
> Charles, LA.
>
> John Bailey
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Faber McMullen
> To: gristmillers at gristmillers.com
> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [Gristmillers] Integrity
>
> Wow!  What a response.  I think I'm going to Oak Ridge, La as soon  
> as I can if someone on the list
> can meet me there.  If one were to talk me through the job and show  
> me how it all fits together I'm
> certain I could do it here in Texas.  Or, we could cut the pieces  
> right there with Joe's shop.
>
> Thank you Joe Cooper Rolfe
> Faber
>
>
>
> On Mar 10, 2009, at 9:29 AM, cen66133 at centurytel.net wrote:
>
>> Folks,
>> It sounds to me like a batch of millers needs to get together and  
>> rebuild a mill.
>> I am in Northeastern Louisiana.  I have lots of wood, ample tools,  
>> a blacksmith shop, machine shop, sheet metal shop and room to sleep  
>> 25 or more.  I offer my place free for this project.  I have a mill  
>> I will donate - but it is probably in worse shape than the one  
>> Faber has.  Mine is just the metal parts, but, I think, all of them.
>> What I do NOT have, is the knowledge,  plans, experience and  
>> ability, to rebuild a mill.  I have one working and four wrecks.
>>
>> We regularly host gatherings of craftspeople and artists.  I know  
>> the distance is awkward - but it is what I have to offer.  I  
>> suspect that we could have a lot of fun, and do a good thing in the  
>> process.  Lets take this lemon and make lemonade!
>>
>> Another option would be for those of us with mills on trailers to  
>> descend on Navasota when the wheat is ready to mill?  ( my mill is  
>> not on wheels)
>>
>> Joe Cooper Rolfe - Miller Wannabe
>> Starr Homeplace
>> Oak Ridge, Louisiana
>> StarrHomeplace.org
>>
>>
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